Product Manager

Summary

Join Appen as a Product Manager and lead the development and management of front-end user interfaces, from initial concept to final launch. You will be responsible for understanding market needs and user behaviors, defining product requirements for intuitive and visually compelling UIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Prioritize user experience (UX), interface design, and performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and exceeding customer expectations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of experience in product management, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. You will work with engineers on product enhancements and utilize Agile methodologies. The salary range is $120,000 - $140,000 a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in product management or a related role
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana, and familiarity with product analytics platforms
• Experience working directly with Engineers on product enhancements
• Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement
• Experience working on agile enabled teams
• Experience launching consumer-facing online/mobile products/service from start to finish
• Nimbleness and comfort with ambiguity; ability to respond rapidly to evolving threats and opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of products
• Prioritize product backlog and manage sprints using Agile or other project management methodologies
• Translate high-level concepts into detailed product requirements and user stories
• Understand company strategic and competitive position and deliver products that are aligned with our mission and recognized best in the industry
• Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and development teams
• Present product updates, progress, and results to leadership and other key stakeholders
• Gather and synthesize feedback to refine the product development process
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product vision, define product requirements, coordinate resources from other groups (design, legal, etc.), and guide the team through key milestones
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track product success metrics
• Continuously analyze product performance to identify areas for improvement
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address pain points to enhance the user experience
• Champion innovation by staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork within cross-functional teams
• Incorporate data, research, and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps
• Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to improve engineer productivity and enhance user satisfaction

Benefits

$120,000 - $140,000 a year